Moving to San Marino from Timor-Leste

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Timor-Leste to San Marino — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Timor-Leste to San Marino, and you’d need to navigate life in Italian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Timor-Leste to San Marino.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2015

per 100,000 people per year

TL
4.1
SM
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TL
12.0
SM
5.9

San Marino performs significantly better than Timor-Leste across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TL
$461
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

TL
7.7
SM
60.2

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Timor-Leste leads in healthcare spending per person.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TL
0.0
SM
36.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TL
39.0%
SM
75.0%

San Marino performs significantly better than Timor-Leste across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TL
1.5%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TL
$4,600
SM
$61,600

Timor-Leste generally does better on employment & economy, though San Marino leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TL
69.9 yrs
SM
83.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TL
33.7
SM
6.5

San Marino generally does better on family life, though Timor-Leste leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Timor-Leste and San Marino. To live, work, or study long-term in San Marino, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check San Marino's immigration authority.

Timor-Leste passport

Timor-Leste passport holder visiting San Marino

Visa Free
Timor-Leste passport holders can enter San Marino without a visa.
San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Timor-Leste

Visa on Arrival
San Marino passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from San Marino?

Internet is rarely the blocker — San Marino has 36.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is San Marino safe for expats?

San Marino performs significantly better than Timor-Leste across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in San Marino is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Timor-Leste.

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to Timor-Leste?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Timor-Leste leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 60.2 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 7.7 in Timor-Leste. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Timor-Leste: 52).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

The official language in San Marino is Italian. In Timor-Leste, the official languages are Portuguese and Tetum.

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At a Glance

TL SM
Population 1,445,006 34,682
Currency United States Dollar ($) Euro (€)
Languages Portuguese, Tetum Italian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +670 +378
Time zones 1 1